Siddhaanth Surryavanshi dies; friends say, he was under stress

TV actor Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi, who was better known for his roles in the television series 'Kkusum' and ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, died at the age of 46 while he was working out at a gym. Siddhaanth Surryavanshi died while working out at a gym at 11 am. According to the reports, Siddhaanth Surryavanshi had a heart attack while working out at the gym, following which he collapsed and passed away.

Surryavanshi was rushed to Kokilaben Hospital along with his trainer. “We don’t know much. We were supposed to meet today (Friday) after the gym. He even came to my place a few days ago. He is a very dear friend of mine. I used to tell him ki Yoga kar, stress kam hoga. He was my only friend. I’m in shock,” Kaur states. Ask her if Surryavanshi was in stress and she replies, “Which actor isn’t? He was under a lot of stress. This city is stressful.”

recautions to take for heart attack: The death of yet again another actor, aged only 46, following a heart attack in the gym raises questions about heart health, working out, and how to maintain a balance while maintaining fitness. Let's find out what experts say.

*Earlier this year, comedian Raju Srivastava had also collapsed in the gym while on the treadmill. He died after weeks in hospital

*Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi was seen on shows like 'Kkusum', 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', 'Waaris', and 'Suryaputra Karn'

*Experts warn that while a sedentary lifestyle is bad for health, over-exertion at the gym can also be fatal; however, every case is unique and can't be generalised.

Siddhaanth Surryavanshi, reportedly a fitness enthusiast, was taken to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital at 12.30 pm after he collapsed at the gym where he was declared dead, a hospital insider was quoted as saying by PTI. "They tried to revive him. In all probability he suffered a heart attack while he was at the gym. This was told to the hospital by the family," the source said.

Actor Aditya Deshmukh who shared screen space with Surryavanshi in Ziddi Dil recalls, the actor being a “prankster”. “He used to make us laugh. He used to call me ‘Addy my boy’ and we used to look up to him in terms of fitness. One of my co-stars told me that he had a cardiac arrest,” Deshmukh shares.

Actor Shaleen Malhotra who was on his way to the hospital says, “We don’t know much except that he had a cardiac arrest. I hope the family can take care of them, I can only pray for them. It was very unfortunate and unexpected.”

Surryavanshi is known for his roles in shows like Kkusum, Waaris and Suryaputra Karn and was lastly seen in a series of shows like Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti and Ziddi Dil.

Actor Shaalien Malhotra wrote on Instagram, “Gained on a big brother, lost you too soon big man… will still remember all the suggestions and advices you gave me. The hacks for how you’ve always looked this good … I wish I can look as good as you did when I reach that age… param Bhayia for karan and a friend/ brother for me… you’ll be missed .. @_siddhaanth_."

He is survived by his wife, supermodel Alesia Raut who he tied the knot in 2017 and their two children.

Dos and don'ts for heart health

So how are young stars, who are 'fit' falling prey to heart diseases? Talking to us earlier, Dr Viveka Kumar, Principal Director and Chief of Cath Labs, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, said, "What we must understand is there is a difference between being fit and being healthy. Healthy means not just physical fitness, but mental fitness too - keeping stress under control, a decent lifestyle and adequate sleep are all very important."

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